Aroldis Chapman's Parting Shots at the Yankees: "I'd Retire on the Spot"
In a candid podcast appearance, Aroldis Chapman delivered scathing parting shots at his former team, the New York Yankees. The left-handed pitcher, who played for the Yankees from 2016 to 2022, made it clear that he has no intention of rejoining the organization.
Chapman's comments came after a resurgent season with the Boston Red Sox, where he posted impressive numbers and earned himself a one-year contract extension worth $13.3 million in 2026, including a vesting option for 2027. However, Chapman made it clear that his time with the Yankees was marked by disrespect and frustration.
"I'd rather retire than play for them again," Chapman said, translating from Spanish. "If I were told I was being traded to New York, I'd pack my bags and go home. I'll retire right on the spot if that happens. I'm not crazy. Never again."
Chapman's experience with the Yankees was marred by a tumultuous 2022 season, where he struggled through injuries, lost his closer role, and was ultimately left off the team's roster for the American League Division Series.
"I dealt with a lot of disrespect," Chapman said. "I put up with a lot of things. I knew they just wanted to find a way to get rid of me, but they didn't know how. And I just dealt with it quietly, kept playing, and did what I always do."
Chapman's frustration was directed at the Yankees' management, not his former teammates or manager Aaron Boone. "I got along well with all the players," he said. "Never had a problem with anybody, even the manager. We're friends and we talk and everything. The bosses are the ones who make those decisions."
Chapman's comments are likely to spark controversy among Yankees fans, but they serve as a reminder of the challenges he faced during his time in New York. Despite this, Chapman has proven himself to be one of the most dominant pitchers in baseball, with 367 career saves and eight All-Star appearances.
It remains to be seen how Chapman's comments will affect his relationship with the Yankees organization in the future. However, it is clear that he has moved on from his time in New York and is focused on enjoying his success with the Red Sox.
In a candid podcast appearance, Aroldis Chapman delivered scathing parting shots at his former team, the New York Yankees. The left-handed pitcher, who played for the Yankees from 2016 to 2022, made it clear that he has no intention of rejoining the organization.
Chapman's comments came after a resurgent season with the Boston Red Sox, where he posted impressive numbers and earned himself a one-year contract extension worth $13.3 million in 2026, including a vesting option for 2027. However, Chapman made it clear that his time with the Yankees was marked by disrespect and frustration.
"I'd rather retire than play for them again," Chapman said, translating from Spanish. "If I were told I was being traded to New York, I'd pack my bags and go home. I'll retire right on the spot if that happens. I'm not crazy. Never again."
Chapman's experience with the Yankees was marred by a tumultuous 2022 season, where he struggled through injuries, lost his closer role, and was ultimately left off the team's roster for the American League Division Series.
"I dealt with a lot of disrespect," Chapman said. "I put up with a lot of things. I knew they just wanted to find a way to get rid of me, but they didn't know how. And I just dealt with it quietly, kept playing, and did what I always do."
Chapman's frustration was directed at the Yankees' management, not his former teammates or manager Aaron Boone. "I got along well with all the players," he said. "Never had a problem with anybody, even the manager. We're friends and we talk and everything. The bosses are the ones who make those decisions."
Chapman's comments are likely to spark controversy among Yankees fans, but they serve as a reminder of the challenges he faced during his time in New York. Despite this, Chapman has proven himself to be one of the most dominant pitchers in baseball, with 367 career saves and eight All-Star appearances.
It remains to be seen how Chapman's comments will affect his relationship with the Yankees organization in the future. However, it is clear that he has moved on from his time in New York and is focused on enjoying his success with the Red Sox.
i mean come on they treated him like dirt but the dude still managed to comeback and kill it with the red sox 
he's got every right to be frustrated though, getting benched and losing his closer role would drive anyone crazy 
anyway now that he's made those parting shots i'm pretty sure he'll never set foot in yankee stadium again 
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. I mean, you can't blame him, all those injuries and being left off the roster... that's some tough stuff to deal with 
. He said he put up with a lot of disrespect too, which is crazy considering how talented he is 
. The thing that gets me is how the Yankees management treated him... I don't think you can fire someone in mid-season without even talking to them first 
especially when you're used to being part of a team that's supposed to have your back. it takes a lot of courage to speak out like he did, but at the same time i can understand why he'd want to retire if he feels disrespected and undervalued 
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they must be treating him right now because he's having an amazing season 
. anyway, i hope his comments don't affect his relationship with the yanks too much, but i'm sure he knows what's best for himself 
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...I mean, can you blame him? The way they treated him was straight trash 
. He talks about disrespect and frustration, but honestly, it's not like he's the first guy to leave that team feeling bitter 
. And now he's gonna stir up some drama with his comments 
. Like, who needs that kind of stress in their life? He should just stick to winning games for the Red Sox instead of getting all emotional about it 
, those Yankees did play him kinda rough in 2022... he deserved better 
, but he handled it so professionally 
. Now he's shining bright with the red Sox 
and we're all rooting for him 
. I don't think his comments are gonna affect his relationship with Boston tho, they seem like a great org 
. Either way, it's gonna be interesting to watch this play out 
he's still a beast on field tho 367 saves and all 
can you believe what this guy went through? I mean I've heard of players getting traded or released, but to be honest, sounds like some pretty harsh stuff 
, especially after all those injuries 
. The Yankees management 
must have been super clueless 
. And honestly, who needs drama 
. Now he's in a better place with the Red Sox and they're giving him the respect he deserves 
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he deserves way better than that 
we can choose to bottle it up like chapman did, or we can speak out & say "enough is enough".